Russian writer. Born in Nizhniy-Novgorod (named Gorky 193290 in his honour), he was exiled 190613 for his revolutionary principles. His works, which include the play The Lower Depths (1902) and the memoir My Childhood (191314), combine realism with optimistic faith in the potential of the industrial proletariat.
The stars represent the states of Pohnpei, Kosrae, Yap, and Chuuk. The blue field is said to represent the Pacific Ocean. Effective date: 30 November 1978.